Automotive sector in for sustainable recovery
17 August 2021
PETALING JAYA: The automotive sector should see a sustainable recovery, albeit delayed, after the government’s economic relaxation measures included the re-opening of plants and th...
GM to replace battery modules for some Bolt cars after fire ...
17 August 2021
DETROIT: General Motors Co said it will replace all battery modules in some Chevrolet Bolt electric vehicles (EVs) under a recall announced last month.
The module replacements, ...
Six hurt in Tesla crash in British school car park, says dai...
17 August 2021
LONDON: Five children and an adult were taken to hospital with injuries after a Tesla Inc Model 3 crashed in a school car park in southern England on Monday, the Telegraph newspape...
Elderly drivers and road safety: Parting with the car keys i...
17 August 2021
HAMBURG: They'll motor down to the supermarket or over to a friend's home for a chat over coffee. For many older people, driving has been an integral part of their lives for decade...
Sextet of rare Lotus Esprit head for auction
17 August 2021
LONDON: Original online classic car auctioneer, The Market, has secured a collection of six rare, limited-edition Lotus Esprits – instantly recognisable through their cult status –...
EV startups hunt for low-cost roads to mass production
17 August 2021
BICESTER (UK): Electric car and van startups racing to become the next Tesla Inc all want to avoid Elon Musk's journey through "manufacturing hell."
But electric vehicle firms s...
Nissan's goal: To make the best Z yet
17 August 2021
YOKOHAMA: The original Z, which debuted in 1969, was built to bring the joy and excitement of sports car ownership to as many people as possible.
It was a car built for enthusia...
15,000th Lamborghini Urus handed over to new owner
16 August 2021
LONDON: Lamborghini reached a milestone when it churned out the 15,000th Urus last month. Guess where that SUV went?
It popped up in London where it was delivered to its new own...
50 million Toyota Corollas sold worldwide
16 August 2021
PETALING JAYA: The Toyota Corolla has achieved a feat few models could. To date, 50 million Corollas have been sold globally.
Out of that number, some 300,000 units have been so...
Car dealers posted RM14b losses in June and July, says MAA
16 August 2021
KUALA LUMPUR: Car dealers posted total losses of more than RM14bil in June and July due to sharp plunge in sales of vehicles in the domestic market following the movement control o...
Bezos and Gates backing mining project for EV parts in Green...
16 August 2021
SAN FRANCISCO: Mining materials to make electric batteries is a key issue in meeting new environmental goals. A company backed by Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates believes it has found po...
How to safely tow a heavy load
16 August 2021
BERLIN: If you need to haul furniture or want to bring your own hotel on your next vacation, a trailer or caravan is indispensable.
However, for safety reasons, it's important t...
Car dealerships and car washes can resume business from Aug ...
15 August 2021
PETALING JAYA: Car dealerships, car accessory sales shops and car wash services are among a new list of allowed activities and businesses permitted to operate from tomorrow in stat...
Mercedes E-Class going great guns in Malaysia
15 August 2021
PETALING JAYA: The E-Class model line remains an important pillar of growth for Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) despite the fact its SUVs have become increasingly popular.
Sedans s...
Faurecia buys Hella stake, bids for rest in US$8b deal
15 August 2021
NEW YORK: Faurecia SE agreed to buy a majority stake in German automotive supplier Hella GmbH & Co. and offered to acquire the rest in an US$8 billion (RM34bil) deal, beating o...
Lamborghini Countach returns as US$2.6m hybrid with 825hp
14 August 2021
SAN JOSE: Lamborghini has resurrected the ultimate poster child for fans of fast cars.
The Countach LPI 800-4 is an all-new, limited-edition production supercar that pays homage...
40 units of 1,578hp Bugatti Bolide hypercar to be produced
14 August 2021
SAN JOSE: On Friday, at the elite Quail motorsports gathering in Carmel, Calif., Bugatti collectors got their wish: The Bolide is now a reality.
First unveiled in October 2020 a...
Ford counterattacks in 'Cruise' dispute with GM
14 August 2021
DETROIT: Ford Motor Co said late on Friday it will ask the US Patent Office to rescind trademarks obtained by rival General Motors Co for the terms "Cruise" and "Super Cruise," esc...
Sarawak side of Pan Borneo Highway project 70% complete
14 August 2021
SIBU: The Pan Borneo Highway project in Sarawak is now 69.60 per cent complete, says Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
He said based on the contract, the completi...
Attempt to vacuum out petrol from diesel car leads to blast
14 August 2021
HAMBURG: A motorist in Germany set off an explosion at a petrol station after he attempted to extract super grade fuel from his diesel vehicle using a vacuum cleaner.
A passenge...
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